1
: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows
2
: the sport of racing in shells
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She was on the rowing team.
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Well, the Sacramento area is home to lakes, rivers and pools of water to enjoy all kinds of boating, rowing and kayaking.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The players were increasingly turned against the fans, Van de Ven rowing with the away end after a defeat at Bournemouth in early January.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, women’s rowing placed sixth at their Big Ten championships.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The players were increasingly turned against the fans, Van de Ven rowing with the away end after a defeat at Bournemouth in early January.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, women’s rowing placed sixth at their Big Ten championships.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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“Rowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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rowing
noun
row·ing
ˈrō-iŋ 
: the sport of racing long narrow boats rowed by oars
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